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Analysis: Patoka Community Unit School District 100 administrators rank 393rd lowest in state for average salary in 2023

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Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Oficial Website

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Administrators in Patoka Community Unit School District 100 earn an average of $104,600 per year, ranking 393rd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

The average salary in the district in 2023 was 6.3% lower than in 2022 and 2.9% less than in 2021. District administrators made 10.5% less than the state average of $116,908.

Administrator salaries depend on the district’s size, location, and resources, as well as the individual’s level of experience and education, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Patoka Community Unit School District 100 enrolled 228 students at the time. This means there was an average of 114 students for every administrator, compared to the statewide ratio of 140 to 1.

Patoka Community Unit School District 100 roughly covers schools within Marion County and has a main office in Patoka.

District information was gathered from the Illinois Report Card.

The Illinois Educator Shortage Survey found over 4,000 unfilled teaching positions and 162 vacant administrator roles in the 2023-24 school year. Core subjects like English, literature, and math faced the most significant shortages.

The survey also shows that more than a third of school leaders reported difficulties filling administrator positions. Burnout, increased workload, and higher compensation offered by neighboring districts were cited as major factors contributing to staff turnover.

Administrator Average Salary Comparison Over 10 Years: Patoka Community Unit School District 100 vs. Illinois
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Patoka Community Unit School District 100 Administrator Salaries, 10-Year Trend
State RankYearAverage salaryStudent-to-administrator ratio
4732023$104,600114-to-1
3192022$111,663110-to-1
3512021$107,778118-to-1
5402020$95,97294-to-1
4462019$100,241130-to-1
5382018$93,875122-to-1
5602017$91,695125-to-1
5722016$88,638120-to-1
6442015$84,375127-to-1
7032014$80,075125-to-1

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